walking

Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. However, it’s also one of the more misunderstood. Some have the misconception that simply getting a certain number of steps is going to make them healthy and fit. In reality, more goes into losing weight after a walk than simply meeting a step goal.

One of the quickest ways to lose fat is to eat a proper diet and get plenty of cardio. But can walking and strength training help lose body fat? Depends on your workout routines and the intensity of your walks. The trick is to do activity that gets your heart rate up to the point of putting your body into “cardio mode.”

A lot of people relish in getting as many steps as possible using their Fitbit devices. But what happens when your unit breaks? Do you leave your Fitbit profile idle until you’re able to replace the unit? What if you took off your Fitbit and forgot to put it back on before you add steps from a walk? Here is how you can still get credit for your physical activity.

So, we just finished our 5K walk for Runkeeper. Most others ran or jogged, but we’re just not in good enough shape to do that yet. Which is why we walked it instead. You see, you don’t have to be in amazing shape to participate in events such as this. In fact, it would be greatly beneficial if you included things like walk-a-thons and running events even if you’re the last person to cross the finish line.

Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. Unfortunately, not everyone goes on a regular walk. I know I am guilty of not getting enough steps in my day, but how much of an impact does walking make on your health? In reality, it does more for you than just help you burn calories. It can be an activity that boosts several aspects of your life that you might not be aware of.

Just because you walked 10,000 steps doesn’t mean you’ll burn a significant number of calories. While step counters can help you get more out of your day, they don’t necessarily mean you’ll quickly lose weight. This is only one factor of how you can get more out of your walks. It’s all about how much effort you put into putting one foot in front of another.